Target Rich, Cyber Poor: Global Education Is Unprepared For Escalating Cyberattacks
With certain schools and universities enduring over 2,500 cyberattacks daily, it’s no wonder the education sector has been labeled “target rich, cyber poor.”
In the past year alone:
- Cyberattacks on education increased by 75%
- Schools faced an average of 3,574 weekly attacks
- Ransomware attacks against K-12 and higher education surged by 105%
- Over 15,000 phishing emails with malicious QR codes targeted schools daily
Don't Wait for an Attack to Take Action:
The median time for users to fall victim to a phishing email is less than 60 seconds. Your institution needs protection now. Get this KnowBe4 education report for an overview of the cybersecurity threat landscape targeting the education sector and to understand:
- The inherent vulnerabilities of the education sector
- The unique challenges, risks and common factors that make the education sector uniquely vulnerable to social engineering and cyberattacks
- What can be done to mitigate these threats and vulnerabilities
Download our complete report and take the first step toward protecting your students, faculty, and institutional data.
